MBA in Supply Chain Management

IU of Applied Sciences

Develop comprehensive expertise in managing complex supply chains and logistics, while building strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to effectively navigate and excel in global operations and supply chain management.

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MBA

Programme level

18 months

Study duration

11,433$

Cost per year

English

Study language

Programme info

  • Degree Programme: MBA 90 ECTS credits
  • Language: English
  • Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
  • Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
  • Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
  • Study Duration: 18 months

The MBA programme will strengthen your leadership, strategic thinking and managerial capabilities, while providing you with a solid grounding in essential business functions. There are ten specialisations to choose from, including Artificial Intelligence, Finance & Accounting, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Healthcare Management. You can therefore tailor your degree to your career ambitions. Graduates are prepared for senior-level roles, armed with practical experience, advanced decision-making skills and the confidence to drive growth and transformation in any industry.

Our MBA with a specialisation in Supply Chain Management in Germany is designed to strengthen your ability to manage global value networks and prepare you for leadership roles in this dynamic field. You will develop key soft skills alongside a solid foundation in procurement, performance control, and strategic operations. You'll be able to:

  • Demonstrate leadership and effective decision-making across supply chain functions.
  • Apply advanced procurement, risk, and performance management concepts.
  • Communicate and execute effective supply chain strategies with confidence.

Fundamental courses

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Management
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Managerial Economics
  • Performance Management
  • International Marketing
  • Corporate Finance
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Operations and Information Management


Capstone project

An MBA capstone project is the final step in many MBA programmes. Here, MBA students apply all that they have learnt by analysing a meaningful and strategic business question.

  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Risk Management and Controlling
  • Procurement and Contract Design
  • Negotiation

Germany, with its strong manufacturing sector and strategic location, has become a hub for supply chain management jobs. MBA with a specialisation in Supply Chain Management graduates in Germany are highly sought after in industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, and consulting. Here’s a glimpse of the opportunities available:


Supply Chain Manager

Your role will involve overseeing end-to-end supply chains, from procurement and production to shipment and delivery. Your role will involve identifying opportunities for optimisation, implementing cost-effective solutions and liaising with suppliers, manufacturers and distributors to ensure seamless operations.


Operations Manager

You will be responsible for planning and directing operations within the company. This may involve managing inventory, purchasing goods, selecting vendors and enhancing the efficiency of the production cycle. You will also collaborate with different departments to make strategic decisions regarding company operations and procedures.


Logistics Consultant

Your function would be to enhance the efficacy of a company's supply chain. This would involve working on strategic planning projects, such as redesigning the supply chain, outsourcing logistics activities and implementing new IT systems. Your expertise would be invaluable in helping businesses to remain efficient, agile and competitive.

General admission requirements

  • Completed, undergraduate degree with 210 ECTS credits
  • Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
  • You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
  • Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies


Further admission opportunities

Applicants with an undergraduate degree comprising 180 ECTS credits can compensate for missing ECTS credits (up to a maximum of 30 ECTS) for admission to the 90 ECTS MBA program by 

  • Providing proof of at least one year of full-time work experience to compensate for a maximum of 30 ECTS at the start of the study program.

(This work experience must be acquired after completing the undergraduate degree.)


Recognition of knowledge and abilities acquired outside of higher education is possible in principle.


Work experience

  • Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
  • You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us


English language skills

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

  • IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
  • TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
  • Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)

*Proof must not be older than two years. 


Alternative ways to prove your English language skills: 

Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.

Programme campus:

Cologne

University’s main campus:

IU of Applied Sciences

Berlin, Germany

Programme name:

MBA in Supply Chain Management

Field of study:

Business & Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Programme level:

MBA

Programme language:

English

Language requirements:

IELTS: 6

TOEFL: 80

Cambridge certificate: B2

Duration & semesters:

18 months / 3 semesters

Next admission date:

01 Apr 2026

Programme pricing

Study mode Workload Duration Cost per year Total cost
On-campus Full-time 18 months 11,433$ 17,150$
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